What Our Clients Say About Us
25 October 2022
Small Builder
We would like to thank Marc O’Donoghue and Chris Lenz for their advice and help in an ongoing Building dispute.
Marc O’Donoghue is a dedicated and down to earth lawyer who provides advise in an understandable manner. His experience in the Building Industry is vast and this made it easier to discuss the technical issues we were facing.
Marc gave us the opportunity to properly present our case and for this we will be forever grateful.
We would not hesitate to recommend Marc and Lenz Moreton to anybody involved in a building dispute, be it builder or customer.
Thankyou Marc and Chris.
Pero & Karen Nasteski.
Professional Engineer RPEQ
I have been operating my engineering business for well over 30 years and in that time have needed a competent and knowledgeable solicitor to occasionally assist me. Chris Lenz and Marc O’Donoghue were totally professional and proved over and again that they were willing to go the extra mile for their clients. Acting with integrity and superior comprehension of the building standards they achieved the desired outcome in a timely manner without fuss.
In small business you need a law office that you can trust and who are equipped to conduct actions on your behalf, cost effectively and efficiently. Lenz Moreton fits this bill to the letter.
Graeme Moulston & Associates Engineering Pty Ltd.
Home Owner – Renovations QBCC/QCAT
“We are involved in a building dispute that has progressed from QBCC to a future QCAT hearing. Lenz Moreton were recommended to us in order to obtain advice on this building dispute relating to uncompleted renovations, overpaid money to the builder as well as a breach of contract by the builder. They confirmed that we have a strong case and provided additional sound legal advice on how to proceed in presenting our case to QCAT. We would not hesitate in recommending their professional services to anyone in a similar situation.”
John and Beverly Pickerill
Adjudication Advice
We are a small business that was owed money. Through our research, we decided to go the adjudication route and do as much as we could ourselves.
We felt confident in our evidence and our ability to get the facts down, but we needed a legal eye, a bit of guidance and a liberal sprinkle of references to the law and similar cases.
This is where Chris Lenz stepped in. Chris took our ‘rock solid’ application and made it ironclad. So thorough was his work that the other party folded and paid immediately.
Thanks Chris, we’re very grateful.
Contract Advice
“Thank you to Chris and the team at Lenz Moreton. Your help was very much appreciated and your advice was thorough, particularly given the time frame that we were able to give you. I will be shifting our Contractual advice to your firm for all future contracts and look forward to working with you again.”
Ben Waldron, East Cost Pipeline
Construction Law
“We have used, and recommended to several of our clients, Lenz Moreton to provide pragmatic practical legal advice in relation to construction related legal issues. We and our clients, have always found Chris and his team to be extremely knowledgeable, pragmatic and fully aware of the risks and costs particular to the construction and development industry.
Lenz Moreton are our first choice when it comes to Construction and Engineering Law!”
Michael McVeigh, Managing Director, McVeigh
Civil Engineering – Over 10 years!
“Frostdale have used Chris Lenz for over a decade and each time, he commits 100% to the task, even recently at 4.00pm, with no notice and utmost urgency, we had the workings ready to be sent before midnight. With Chris’s skilful actioning of the case we received a very favourable outcome within the month.
Frostdale look first and foremost to Lenz Moreton for our needs. David Holzheimer, Managing Director of Frostdale says “I would not look elsewhere. Chris Lenz and his team adds that level of professionalism yet comfort for those confronting legal challenges. They provide me with the legal choices, allow me to see the facts and assist me to make the decisions of which are incredibly difficult by yourself. Chris’ understanding of both Engineering and the Law is paramount to meeting my needs and it enables him to converse on my matters quickly. It’s always up to me to push the buttons but I’m glad I have Lenz Moreton on my side.”
Frostdale Pty Ltd, Civil Engineering Contractors, Brisbane
8+ years of legal advice
I would like to express my appreciation for your continual legal help and advice over the last 8 years. Your knowledge with construction, engineering, contracts and BCIPA has given me direction in times when needed most. It has also helped me stay focused on my business instead of getting distracted by legal issues. Your honest approach is what I like most which is also reflected by your entire team. I consider your firm an integral part of my business network and feel safe knowing I have your support for the future.”
Adam Bridgford, Ezy Homes (Aust) Pty Ltd
Contract Negotiations
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank Lenz Moreton for your professional legal advice during our recent contract negotiation.
Given the complexity of the contract, and five year duration, we felt your engineering and construction industry knowledge contributed a great deal to the negotiation process.
We now have a signed agreement which both we and our Client feel comfortable with and are currently working under.
Thanks again for delivering a great result for our company and we look forward to working with you as our future legal requirements arise.”
Matt Robbins, R.J. Robbins & Associates
Disputes
“Chris Lenz has been handling our construction business legal dispute work for several years. During this time Chris has provided quick and meaningful advice to help bring each matter to a satisfactory resolution. Chris’ knowledge of building and the law make negotiating through messy disputes easy for the client with clear outcomes achieved. I have and will continue to recommend Chris Lenz to other construction businesses which have need of his unique expertise.”
Brett Shepherd, Aushomes Pty Ltd
Dispute Resolution
“I was referred to Chris Lenz from Master Builders Queensland some seven years ago to resolve a building dispute between our company and a client. During this period I found Chris to be extremely experienced in dispute resolutions and with the help of his dedicated and professional team the matter was resolved with a written agreement between the parties.
The advice Chris gave me is being implemented into my future contract administration. I recommend Chris Lenz to any industry colleagues that require a specialist in building and construction law.”
Wayne Whyte, Constructive Homes
Unfinished Building Work
“Lenz Moreton was recommended to me when I had a dispute with a builder over work that had been paid for but not completed.
I found the advice given to me by Lenz Moreton to be not only very concise and clear, but most of all effective.
I had only one meeting with Lenz Moreton but in this short time Chris was able to guide me so well that we didn’t need to meet again. He did however give me tips and pointers until the very end.
I found Lenz Moreton to be very professional and have the client’s best interest as the highest priority. This was very encouraging.
If I had a problem with a builder again I would use Lenz Moreton and I think this is the best recommendation of his service.”
Izabela Smolski